Advanced Opportunity Grant (AOP)

AOP grants are awarded to graduate students who are African American, Latino, American Indian, designated Southeast Asian, and/or disadvantaged students. Both Wisconsin residents and non-residents are eligible, although preference is given to Wisconsin residents. Full-time and part-time graduate students are eligible to apply with Multicultural Affairs & Student Success, 226 McCutchan Hall, (262)472-4985.

Federal Indian Grant

Students of Native American heritage may be eligible for an education grant or scholarship from their tribe. The grant is awarded by the tribe based upon information provided by the Financial Aid Office. The amount of the grant varies by tribe. In order to apply, students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and submit the tribal application form to Julimar Lippincott in the Financial Aid Office. Students who need assistance determining their tribal heritage should contact the Bureau of Indian Affairs.

Federal Pell Grant

Federal Pell Grants are awarded to undergraduate students who have not yet earned a bachelor's degree. To determine a student's eligibility for a Federal Pell Grant, the Department of Education uses a standard formula to evaluate the information the student supplies on the FAFSA. The formula produces an Expected Family Contribution (EFC), which indicates whether or not the student is eligible for a Pell Grant. The amount of the Pell Grant is subject to change based on verification of FAFSA data and changes in enrollment. Depending upon their EFC, students may be eligible for a Pell Grant at less than half time enrollment. The Pell Grant is limited to 12 semesters of full time awards.

Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)

The Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant is awarded to undergraduate students with exceptional need, and is awarded first to Federal Pell Grant recipients. Students must be enrolled at least half time to be considered for FSEOG. Eligibility is also based on availability of funds which is limited. The maximum FSEOG awarded during an academic year is $1000.

Lawton Undergraduate Minority Retention Grant

These grants provide funds to undergraduate minority students who are at least sophomore status. Applicants must be African-American, Latino, Native American or Southeast Asian students. Southeast Asian students must be of Vietnamese, Cambodian, Laotian or Hmong heritage. Students must file a FAFSA so financial need can be determined.

Qualifying minorities must be U.S. citizens and Wisconsin residents who are enrolled full time and making satisfactory academic progress. Students who demonstrate financial need must have a grade point average of 2.0 or better. This grant is limited to 8 semesters. Contact Multicultural Affairs & Student Success, 211 McCutchan Hall, (262) 472-4656 or lawtongrant@uww.edu, for applications and/or information.

Non-Resident Grant

These grants are available to out-of-state (excluding Minnesota) students enrolled full-time who demonstrate need. Continuing students must have a cumulative grade point average of 2.00 or better. These awards cover part of non-resident tuition expenses. Students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by the priority date to be considered for this grant as there are limited funds available.

Tuition Assistance Grant (TAG)

This grant is awarded to Wisconsin residents who do not receive a Wisconsin Higher Education Grant. Students must have an unmet financial need to qualify for this grant and must be enrolled at least half time. Eligibility is also based on availability of funds which is limited.

Talent Incentive Program Grant (TIP)

The Talent Incentive Program Grant is administered by the Department of Public Instruction's Wisconsin Educational Opportunity Program. The purpose of TIP is to provide supplemental grant awards to extremely needy students from disadvantaged backgrounds. Students must be nominated for this grant as a freshman. In order to receive the award in future terms, students must remain continuously enrolled at at least half time status. Awards are limited to 10 semesters. Visit the WEOP website for application information.

Wisconsin Covenant Foundation Grant (WCFG)

This grant is a supplement to the Wisconsin Covenant Scholars Grant (WCSG) for students whose Expected Family Contribution (EFC) is less than $3500 as calculated by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Students must meet all the requirements of the Wisconsin Covenant Scholars Grant in order to be eligible for the Foundation Grant. New freshmen will receive notification of their award after June 1.

Wisconsin Covenant Scholars Grant (WCSG)

Students are eligible to receive this grant if they signed the Wisconsin Covenant pledge in the 8th grade and completed all pledge requirements. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) must be submitted before April 1 and students must be enrolled at least half time. The award amount is based on the financial need information as determined by the FAFSA. New freshmen will receive notification of their award after June 1.

Wisconsin Grant for Study Abroad

There is a limited amount of funding for study abroad grants. These grants are intended to increase the number of UW System students studying abroad. Grants will be provided for only those experiences that grant credit regardless of program length. A recipient must be a resident undergraduate student enrolled in a program leading to a bachelor's degree who has earned at least 24 credits. The student must demonstrate financial need. Priority is given to students studying abroad for an entire semester. Contact the Center for Global Education, Hyland Hall Suite 1227, 262-472-5759 or international@uww.edu, for applications and information.

Wisconsin Hearing/Visually Handicapped Grant

These grants provide assistance to Wisconsin residents who are deaf, hard of hearing, or visually impaired. To qualify, such students need to demonstrate financial need. Awards are determined by the Higher Educational Aids Board. Contact ShariLynn DuClos for more information.

Wisconsin Grant

The Wisconsin Grant is a state funded grant available to undergraduate Wisconsin residents who demonstrate financial need. Students must be enrolled at least half time. Awards amounts are determined by a state formula which is revised annually. Awards are limited to 10 semesters.

Wisconsin Indian Student Assistance Program

The Indian Student Assistance Program grants are available to Native Americans who are Wisconsin residents, demonstrate financial need, and are at least 25% Native American. Applications are available from the Higher Educational Aids Board. Awards are limited to 10 semesters. Contact Julimar Lippincott in the Financial Aid Office for more information.